Short Courses | Ngee Ann Polytechnic

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Download the latest Short Courses Calendar for 2019!

Pick up relevant and interesting skills with our wide range of short courses. The course duration ranges from one day to more than a week.

(Click on the categories below for list of courses offered)

SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace	SkillsFuture Entrepreneurship	SkillsFuture Advanced Manufacturing
SkillsFuture Cyber Security	SkillsFuture Data Analytics	SkillsFuture Digital Media
SkillsFuture Finance Services & Governance	SkillsFuture Tech-Enabled Service	SkillsFuture Urban Solutions
Business & Accountancy	Student Care	Health, Fitness & Sports
Engineering \| IT	Media \| Communication \| Design Thinking	Lifestyle
Life Sciences	Bridging Module Assessments	Corporate Team Building
Early Childhood (Apply for Early Childhood courses through the National Institute of Early Childhood Development - NIEC)	Microlearning for Professionals

SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
SkillsFuture for Digital Workplace	3 & 4 Aug 2019 18 & 25 Aug 2019 26 & 27 Sep 2019

SkillsFuture Entrepreneurship

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Artificial Intelligence in Finance (Online Course)	29 Jul 2019
Around Fintech in 8 hours	29 Jul 2019
China-Ready: Insights into Asia's Economic Giant	Register Interest
Digital Analytics for Marketing: Use Customer Intelligence to Uncover High-value Audience	13 to 14 Aug 2019
Digital Labs - Design Thinking	8 - 10 Oct 2019
Digitize Your Existing Business using Business Analytics	Register Interest
e-Commerce for Start-ups: All You Need to Know	16 to 18 Sep 2019
Effective Negotiation Skills	Register Interest
Manage Intellectual Property at a Strategic Level	10 Jun to 9 Aug 2019
Performance Marketing: Measure & Optimise Your Online Marketing Campaign	Register Interest

SkillsFuture Advanced Manufacturing

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Basic Automation	19 - 21 Jun 2019
Establishing Shelf Life of Foods New!	30 May 2019
Industrial Control Programming based on IEC61131-3 PLCopen Standards	10 - 12 Jun 2019
Introduction to 3D Printing	Register Interest
Introduction to 3D Printing and CAD	28, 29 & 31 Aug 2019

SkillsFuture Cyber Security

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Cyber Security Essentials	Register Interest
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing	1 - 29 Jun 2019

SkillsFuture Data Analytics

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Basic Statistical Methods & Data Presentation	1 & 2 Oct 2019
Data Science Bootcamp	26 Aug to 28 Nov 2019
Driving Trade & Business with Data Analytics New! (under Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan)	11 Oct 2019
Growing Trade & Business 4.0 New! (under Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan)	9 Jul 2019

SkillsFuture Digital Media

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Create your own e-books using iBooks Author New!	9 & 10 Sep 2019
Photography for Social Media	Register Interest
Video Editing and Production for Business Applications	15 - 16 Jul 2019
Vintage Camera Fundamentals for Film Photography Enthusiasts	6 Sep 2019

SkillsFuture Financial Services & Governance

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Fintech Foundation Programme	3, 5, 7 & 10 Sep 2019
Preparatory Course for Singapore CA Qualification (Foundation) New!	Offer in Sep 2019 (TBC)
Singapore Taxation	Register Interest
Principles of Financial Reporting	Register Interest
Accounting for Decision Making	Register Interest
Financial Management	Register Interest
Advanced Financial Reporting	Register Interest
Assurance	Register Interest

SkillsFuture Tech-Enabled Service

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Deep Dive into Python	9 - 15 May 2019 (Run 6) 15 - 24 Jul 2019 (Run 7) 19 - 25 Sep 2019 (Run 8) 7 - 13 Nov 2019 (Run 9)
Deploy Virtual Servers using AWS EC2	20 Aug 2019
Digitalising Environmental Services 1 New! (under Environmental Service Industry Digital Plan)	Register Interest
Driving Trade & Business with Enterprise Resource Planning (under Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan)	31 Jul 2019
Growing Trade & Business in the Digital Marketplace New! (under Wholesale Trade Industry Digital Plan)	2 Aug 2019
Introduction to Drone Piloting and Photo/Videography	Register Interest
Network Automation with Python	10 - 18 Jun 2019 (Run 3) 19 - 27 Aug 2019 (Run 4) 18 - 26 Nov 2019 (Run 5)
SkillsFuture Work-Learn Bootcamp in Digital Marketing & Branding	7 Oct - 29 Nov 2019
Social Media Marketing	Run 21: 24 & 25 Jul 2019 (For tourist guides only) Run 22: 7 & 8 Aug 2019 Run 23: 5 & 6 Sep 2019 (For tourist guides only) Run 24: 7 & 8 Oct 2019 Run 25: 16 & 17 Dec 2019
Understanding Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing
Consumer Genetics: What does your DNA say about you?	Register Interest
Understanding Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Testing for Healthcare Professionals	Register Interest
Web Service using AWS Lambda and Python	22 Aug 2019

SkillsFuture Urban Solutions

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Automotive Electrics and Sensor Technology - Principles, Service and Diagnosis	Register Interest
Automotive Engine Technology – Principles, Service and Diagnosis	Register Interest
Automotive Powertrain and Chassis Technology - Principles, Service and Diagnosis	Register Interest
Building Information Modelling (MEP)	14 Aug - 4 Sep 2019
Building Maintenance Technology	3 & 4 Sep 2019
Effective Water Treatment for Central Air-Conditioning System	18 Jul 2019
Introduction to Building Information Modelling (BIM) for Facilities Management	10 - 11 Oct 2019
Smart Building Operations and the Internet of Things	14 - 16 Aug 2019
Urban Landscape Management for Facilities Managers	19 & 20 Sep 2019

Business & Accountancy

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Starting a Home Business	Register Interest

Student Care

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Working with Children: Behaviour and Guidance	Register Interest

Health, Fitness & Sports

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Applied Sport Psychology Course	24 & 25 Jun 2019
Binocular Paediatric Vision Assessment	Register Interest
Contact Lens Clinical Practice	Register Interest
Kids Multi-Sports Coach Certification	23 - 25 Aug 2019
Tactical Conditioning Optimisation Program (TACOPS): A Tactical Strength and Conditioning Certification programme	23 - 25 Jul 2019

Engineering | IT

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
AWS Academy Cloud Foundations New!	12 & 13 Sep 2019
Air-Conditioning & Mechanical Refrigeration Systems	17 Apr - 31 May 2019
Air-Conditioning Air System Design & Equipment Specification & Selection 1	19 Jun - 31 Jul 2019
Basic Laser Radiation Safety Course	Run 3: 26 & 27 Aug 2019 Run 4: 21 & 22 Oct 2019 Run 5: 16 & 17 Oct 2019 Run 6: 24 & 25 Feb 2019
Commercial Banking for Technology and Operation	Register Interest
Developing Embedded Application Using Raspberry Pi New!	19 & 20 Sep 2019
Fire Safety Manager Course	15 Oct to 11 Dec 2019
Drone Ops for Construction	3, 7, 11 & 14 Sep 2019
Fundamentals of Operation, Optimization and Safety in a Process Plant	Register Interest
Getting Started With Mobile Robotics New!	16 - 18 Sep 2019
Guide on Car Maintenance	Register Interest
Hands On with Robotic Process Automation	Register Interest
High Voltage Operation for Engineers	17 Aug - 30 Nov 2019
Industrial Chemical Process Design and Analysis New!	20 & 21 Jun 2019
Introduction to E-Transactions and Cybersecurity 电子交易和网络安全简介
Introduction to Marine & Offshore Production	3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 Aug 2019
IoT with MQTT and NodeMCU Arduino	13 Sep 2019
Jumpstart Digital Media & Programming	28 to 30 Aug 2019
Lean User Experience (LUX)	6 - 8 Aug 2019
Licensed Electrician Preparatory Course	< Click on course for more info
Licensed Electrical Technician Preparatory Course	< Click on course for more info
Mobile e-Payments 电子支付
PROCESSING: An Introductory Course for Non-Programmers	17 Sep 2019
Project Planning & Scheduling (Using Microsoft Project 2016)	Register Interest
ROS for Industrial Robots	Register Interest
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Technology	Register Interest
USB Battery Charging Survival Guide (Online Course) New!	24 Jan 2019 to 23 Jan 2020

Media | Communication | Design Thinking

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Basic Pronunciation & Speech Training	Register Interest
Beginner Japanese	17 Aug - 29 Oct 2019
Creative Concept for Advertising using Photoshop	23 - 24 Sep 2019
Design Thinking (In-Action)	Register Interest
From Conversation to Conversion: Nurturing Customer Relationships on Digital Platforms	29 & 30 Aug 2019
Get A Headstart Writing for Film & Television	TBC
Getting into the Camera Department - Assistant Camera Course	19 to 22 Aug 2019
Handling Media Relations: A Personal Coaching Workshop 媒体发言人培训课程：媒体发言人的成功要诀	10 & 11 Jun 2019 (Run 1) 16 & 17 Sep 2019 (Run 2)
Introduction to Design Thinking (Train-the-Trainer)	Register Interest
Media Bootcamp for Educators	18 & 19 Nov 2019
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) for Success	5 - 6 Sep 2019
Podcasting for Seniors	23 & 24 Sep 2019
Representing your Brand using Social Media 社交媒体与品牌创建	Register Interest
Search Engine Marketing Bootcamp	19 & 20 Aug 2019
Search Engine Optimisation for Beginners	22 & 23 Aug 2019
Video Marketing	13 Sep 2019
WeChat Marketing for Business	11 Nov 2019
Writing a Screenplay for OTT in 3 months	27 Jul to 4 Dec 2019

Lifestyle

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Basic Behavioral Management in Dogs (Fear and Anxiety)	26 Oct 2019
Basic Dog Grooming	4 course dates available: 23 Aug 2019 12 Sep 2019 3 Oct 2019 16 Oct 2019
Basic Dog Obedience	31 Aug to 5 Oct 2019
Basic First Aid for Pets	2 course dates available: 26 Jul 2019 7 Sep 2019
Basic Nutrition and Managing Obesity in Pets	3 course dates available: 25 Jul 2019 31 Aug 2019 27 Sep 2019
Bloom in Harmony - Flower Arrangement	12 Oct 2019
Digital Photography	8 - 9 Oct 2019 (Conducted in English)
Grow microgreens (edible immature greens) and culinary herbs	Register Interest
Household Solutions to Common Ailments in Pets	7 Sep 2019
Master Your Craft for Profit: Sewing	Register Interest
My Cat and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Cat Owner	17 Aug 2019
My Dog and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Dog Owner	31 Aug 2019
My Rabbit and I; The Essentials of a Responsible Rabbit Owner	3 Aug 2019
Practical Indoor Fishkeeping and Aquascaping	24 Aug 2019
Safe Handling and Restraining of Aggressive Animals	7 Sep 2019
Soap Making Workshop	17 Aug 2019
Sustainable Indoor Gardening	Register Interest
Therapeutic Massage for Dogs	2 course dates available: 13 Jul 2019 29 Aug 2019
Urban Farming Using Hydroponics	24 Aug 2019

Life Sciences

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
ICH Q7 - Good Manufacturing Practice for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients	Register Interest
Implementing ICH Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality System	Register Interest
Implementation of Good Laboratory Practice	24 & 25 Jun 2019
Introduction to Next Generation Sequencing Data Analysis New!	Register Interest
ISO13485:2016 - Quality Management System for Medical Devices	9 Nov 2019
Microbiological Food Safety	Register Interest
Quality Risk Management in Pharmaceutical Industry	17 Aug 2019
The Complementary Medicine Guide for the Pharmacy Professional in Singapore	21 Aug 2019
The Comprehensive Guide to Nutrition and Nutraceutical for the Pharmacy Profession	26 Sep 2019
Understanding Human Diseases	26 & 27 Sep 2019
Understanding the New Changes in ISO/IEC 17025	Register Interest
Writing High Quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)	Register Interest

Bridging Module Assessments

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Bridging Module Assessment (Chemistry)	29 May 2019 (3 hours)
Bridging Module Assessment (Physics)	29 May 2019 (3 hours)

Corporate Team Building: Dialogue in the Dark

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Tour in the Dark	Register Interest
Lunch/Dinner in the Dark	Register Interest
Empathy Challenge	Register Interest
Learning Journey	Register Interest

Microlearning for Professionals

Course Title	Course Start Date - End Date
Code of Ethics and Professional Client Care	On Going
Hacking Fake News	On Going
Innovate to Thrive	On Going
Powering with Analytics	On Going
Special Education Needs	On Going
Winning in Life	On Going
USB Battery Charging Survival Guide	On Going
Drugs used in Diabetics	Register Interest
Enteral Feeding	Register Interest
Evidence-based Practice (EBP) in Healthcare	Register Interest
Polypharmacy in the Elderly	Register Interest
BCLS + AED Theory Refresher	Register Interest
Counselling Skills for Nurses	Register Interest
Infection Prevention Control	Register Interest
Fundamentals of Nursing Informatics	Register Interest